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[Highland Park] Looking for lawn care
by Karen O 09 Jul '08

09 Jul '08

Hi, I have seen various posts to this list offering or recommending lawn care services. Unfortunately I didn't keep those e-mails and now I am in need of those services! If you provide mowing and weeding services, or can recommend someone who does, please let me know. bookworrm(a)hotmail.com (two r's) Thanks, Karen _________________________________________________________________ Need to know now? Get instant answers with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/connect_your_way.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_W…

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[Highland Park] kidz-e-fest time
by rmeyers＠nauticom.net 09 Jul '08

09 Jul '08

KIDZ-E-FEST is from 12-6 SEE YOU THERE

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[Highland Park] Upcoming Events at the Union Project
by Alison Grande 09 Jul '08

09 Jul '08

*Upcoming Events at the Union Project BBQ and Beats: *Every Monday, 4:30-6:30pm Come join the Union Project and enjoy the summer with music, fresh BBQ and your neighbors. This weekly event is held every Monday during the summer, weather permitting, and is free to the public. *Summer Stew*: July 15, 6-9pm Summer Stew, a special outdoor music festival in the Tuesday Stew concert series, will feature Joy Ike, Boca Chica, the Harlan Twins, and Sleep Experiments in Union Project's side yard, weather permitting. Cover is five dollars and includes a cup of soup. Guests are welcome to bring their own drinks. For more information please visit http://www.myspace.com/thetuesdaystew *Summer Block Party*: July 22, 5:30-7:30pm Union Project invites the community to join their neighbors for its Summer Block Party, an evening of family entertainment, a community dinner, and crafts for the kids. The family buffet is $5 for adults and $3 for kids. This event is co-sponsored by the Highland Park Development Club and America Votes. Dessert trays will be provided by Whole Foods. *The Grind*: July 27, 12 - 3pm Join the Union Project and Pittsburgh Area Coffee Association for the Grind, a new event to learn and talk about coffee. The Grind is for anyone interested in learning more about coffee; where it comes from, how it's made, and the nuances from different growing regions. Experts from coffee shops around the city will be leading hands-on demonstrations and seminars on a variety of topics. Entrance to the event is $15 with a ceramic mug, $5 without, and all proceeds benefit The Union Project. For more information please visit http://www.pittsburghcoffee.org.

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[Highland Park] Business Leads Exchange Lunch
by Carol A. Briney 09 Jul '08

09 Jul '08

Business Leads Exchange Lunch When: Wednesday July 23, 2008 Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm Where: Jimmy G's Restaurant 1822 Main Street Sharpsburg, Pa 15215 Price: $15.00 Cash includes Lunch, Drink, Dessert and Tip Please bring cash - You will receive a receipt! You MUST RSVP by the Monday July 21, 2008 or you will be turned away at the door! Please note: If you RSVP and then cancel or no-show after Monday July 21, 2008 you will be charged for your reservation. How to register: email Carol Briney at Carol(a)CarolBrineyWorkFromHome.com or call 412.781.8773 Meeting Agenda Open Networking from 11:30am - 11:45am Networking at tables while eating 2 - 10 minute commercials Everyone's 1- minute commercial Kudos' Announcements Please bring business cards and any brochures or samples you would like to give out. This lunch is the 4th Wednesday of every month!

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[Highland Park] Cellar door
by helene weinraub 09 Jul '08

09 Jul '08

We need to replace the door from the outside into the basement. Any suggestions for companies that do this? Thank you

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[Highland Park] kidz-e-fest
by richard meyers 09 Jul '08

09 Jul '08

neighbors, this saturday at the Peabody High School Field will be the 3rd Kidz-E-Fest, a free festival for children 12 and under there will be art activities, games and prizes, entertainment, and inflatable attractions all free . food will be sold for 25 to 50 cents per item. this festival is put together by 9 high school students working thru the east end cooperative ministry. please help us spread the word. thanks, muzz meyers program director

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[Highland Park] Louis Vuitton Monogram Spontini
by Susanne Gaetano 08 Jul '08

08 Jul '08

Greetings neighbors, I am selling an authentic Louis Vuitton Monogram Spontini bag that was given to me as a gift. It is brand new and comes with its original dust sack. I am selling it for $150.00 the original price was $770.00, so this is a great deal for an original. If you have any questions please feel free to call me at 412-661-6008 daytime or 412-361-6118, photos are attached. thank you, susanne _________________________________________________________________ Need to know now? Get instant answers with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/connect_your_way.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_W…

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[Highland Park] emergent child care
by Shah, Anisha 08 Jul '08

08 Jul '08

Hi there HP neighbors. We are in a jam with our current sitter who fell ill and I am not sure how long she will be away. I was wondering if anyone knew of a responsible student/person who had some experience in child care who was interested in a temporary full time job? Please let me know. Thanks. Anisha Shah shaha2(a)upmc.edu

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[Highland Park] [Fwd: FW: Call for nominations to IS/IB committee EXTENDED]
by David Shumway 08 Jul '08

08 Jul '08

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: FW: Call for nominations to IS/IB committee EXTENDED Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2008 11:27:00 -0400 From: Heather Arnet <Heather(a)wgfpa.org> To: David Shumway <shumway(a)cmu.edu> Please forward this to the Highland Park Listserve. Thank you. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Due to community input, Pittsburgh Public Schools has decided to improve the process for the recruitment of individuals to serve on the Committee to explore the long-term facility location options for the IS/IB Program. Please find listed below the four improvements to the process, as well as the other specifics on the committee. *_1) EXTENSION OF NOMINATION DEADLINE_* Due to a larger than expected response, we will continue to take nominations for the IB Site Selection Committee through _July 15, 2008 at 5pm_. Please email nominations to superintendentoffice(a)pghboe.net <mailto:superintendentoffice@pghboe.net> and copy Cate Reed at creed1(a)pghboe.net <mailto:creed1@pghboe.net>. *_2) EXPANSION OF PARENTAL, ALUMNI & STUDENT REPRESENTATION_* We will now include 16 parents (instead of the previous 8), 3 IB alumni (up from 1), and 4 students (up from 2) *_3) ELIMINATION OF SOME MEETING DATES_* Understanding the busy schedule of families, the meetings have been condensed to 8 instead of 12. They are now: * Saturday August 9, 10-12pm Process/Criteria discussion---determination of sites to visit * Tuesday August 19, 5-7pm Visit to Site #1/#2 * Tuesday Sept. 2, 5-7pm Visit to Site #3/#4 * Thursday Sept. 18, 5-7pm Facility needs review * Week of Sept 27* Budget needs review * Tuesday October 7 Education Comm. Mid Point Report on Progress to Superintendent and Board * Tuesday October 21, 5-7pm Formal presentation developed fleshed out with facility needs, costs, programmatic offerings * Tuesday October 28, 5-7pm FINAL RECOMMENDATION TO SUPERINTENDENT *_4) PAPER SURVEY TO ALL ELEMENTARY AND 6-9 INTERNATIONAL STUDIES/INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE FAMILIES_* During the month of July, all families of students currently enrolled in the IS and IB magnet in grades K-9 will be surveyed by mail regarding their thoughts & input on the selection process. *_ADDITIONAL SPECIFICS REGARDING the International Baccalaureate 6-12 Site Selection Committee_* *_Goal of Committee _* To select a permanent site, from within the current PPS buildings & facilities, for the International Baccalaureate 6-12 School, starting in the 2012-13 school year. Until that time, the school will be located at Pittsburgh Frick in 2008-09 and in the Florence Reizenstein facility for 2009-10, 2010-11 and 2011-12. *_Factors for deliberation_* * Fiscal constraints of the school district * Academic space available in PPS, and academic needs of the program * Family and student needs * Fair and equal consideration of all ideas *_Requirements of Site Selection Members_* * Agree to attend at least 75% of all meetings (6 of 8) * Keep information within the group until a final recommendation is made to the Superintendent * Be committed to the idea of an IB 6-12 school and want to move forward with selecting an optimal site * Agree to factors for deliberation including finances, space and student needs *_27 Members to be appointed_* * 2 MYP teachers * 2 DP teachers * 12 parents from variety of IS elementary schools across city * 2 parents from Pittsburgh Frick 6-9 * 2 parents from Pittsburgh Schenley DP * 3 IB alumni * 2 students from Pittsburgh Frick MYP * 2 students from Pittsburgh Schenley MYP or DP *_Representatives from Central Office _* * High School Excellence * Facilities * Budget * Marketing & Communications * Principals at Pittsburgh Frick 6-9 & Pittsburgh Schenley * MYP coordinator * DP coordinator *_Timeline_* July 2008 Survey sent to all IS families to gain input for committee August/September: Site visits to multiple locations throughout the city with facilities September and October: Deep internal analysis with group of the factors listed above for each facility, specifically with budget Late October: Formal recommendation to the Superintendent -- David R. Shumway Professor of English, and Literary and Cultural Studies Director, the Humanities Center at Carnegie Mellon Department of English Carnegie Mellon University 5000 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15213 412-268-7176 412-268-7989 (fax)

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[Highland Park] nanny available
by cm 08 Jul '08

08 Jul '08

We have a former sitter who is looking for a permanent, f/t nanny position. Email me if you would like more info.

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